Sai’s notes on 06/27/2023 Town Council Agenda

Why does a public entity need public relations and communication services, and do these services fall under professional services? 

-Sai Akiri

Resolution No 4: Resolution awarding a Professional services contract to Direct Development to provide Public Relations and Communications Services in an amount not to exceed $2,500 per month.

On March 21, 2023, the council awarded a contract not to exceed $120,000 to Winning Strategies Washington – Hoboken Strategy Group, Inc. – I am yet to get answers as to why this firm was selected and why the services they offer qualified as “Professional Services” from the township.

The critical question – why is a small town like ours awarding professional service no-bid contracts for public relations and lobbying?

What’s the return on investment for a small community like ours?

What are we, the residents getting for $2500 a month or $30,000 a year? 

Will the elected representatives update us monthly on how many grants this particular company has helped us get for the money taxpayers spent?

This is I believe one of the many professional services no-bid contracts awarded in the last four months.

June 27, 2023, Town Council Agenda 

March 21, 2023, Agenda with Ordinance to Winning strategies (page 11 of 22)

Email Requesting Information From the Township

Resolution Summary and Proposal